I think I am going batty trying to pick out backsplash tile for my new kitchen. I am closer than ever to making a decision. I am however, a bit confused on some of the components. I had given up on trying to find a cream subway tile. Every time I found something there was no coordinating trim to do what I wanted. I brought home a piece of beveled white subway tile and it didn’t look too bad with my countertops.<\/p>\n

You can imagine my surprise when, after giving up on finding cream, and picking everything in white, I found out I could get it all in a royal cream color. Shopping for tile is very confusing. So, now I am going with cream. I mean, I think I am going with the cream, lol.<\/p>\n

I like a 3″ by 6″ subway tile that is beveled, and glossy.<\/p>\n

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I don’t need much bullnose or trim pieces in my kitchen. I only need two small pieces where the tile comes up on the sides of the sink on either side of the window. I plan to top it with this piece of crown trim.<\/p>\n

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Gloss Cream Crown Molding 2.25″ by 12″<\/p><\/div>\n

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The other area I need a trim piece is on the side near my french sliding doors. I am not sure which trim piece to go with there, but there are a variety of trim pieces available. I will check with the installers, on what they think would look best. Here are some of the choices beyond the piece above. I know the colors don’t all look the same, but that is not accurate, they are all the same brand and same color.<\/p>\n

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Bead Wall Tile Trim 1″ by 6″<\/p><\/div>\n

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Bullnose 2″ by 6″<\/p><\/div>\n

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Bullnose Long Side Trim Tile 3″ by 6″<\/p><\/div>\n

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Bullnose Short Side Trim \u00a03″ by 6″<\/p><\/div>\n

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1\/2″ by 6″ Tile Trim<\/p><\/div>\n

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Dome Trim 12″ by 3\/4″<\/p><\/div>\n

Okay, at least there is an abundance of trim, the only thing they do not have, is the double bullnose corner piece. It is however available if I go with the white. I am not sure that it is necessary, but if it is, that will be my sign to go with the white, lol.<\/p>\n

So now for the special accent behind the cooktop. I was inspired by this photo I found online on Pinterest or Google Images, I cannot even remember, I have looked at so many.<\/p>\n

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So, this brand also has a 4.5″ by 4.5″ tile that I could use in this design.<\/p>\n

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4.5″ by 4.5″ Square Tile<\/p><\/div>\n

I would use the crown trim for the frame.<\/p>\n

Crown Molding in Royal Cream 12 in. x 2-1\/4 in.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The part I am stuck on is what color to use for the mosaics for the border and for the deco between the square tiles. Some that I think would be good are:<\/p>\n

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Natural Seashell Mosaic<\/p><\/div>\n

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Honey Polished Onyx Mosaic<\/p><\/div>\n

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White Natural Seashell Mosaic ( I think this may be too light to be an accent.)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Mini Tundra Glass and Stone Mosaic<\/p><\/div>\n

My countertops are Cambria Quartz in Nevern.<\/p>\n

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My cabinets are Wood Mode in Vintage Bright White.<\/p>\n

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Ugh, as I am writing this, I am not thinking maybe I should go with the white. The cream is not a beige but really a bone that my kitchen designer said would look good. I am so conflicted. lol Here is the white:<\/p>\n

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White Beveled 3″ by 6″ Subway Tile<\/p><\/div>\n

And a close up of it:<\/p>\n

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Close Up of White Subway Tile<\/p><\/div>\n

And now the Royal Cream close up:<\/p>\n

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Royal Cream Close Up<\/p><\/div>\n

My cabinets are not a bright white they have a glaze that makes them vintage, and more of a creamy white.<\/p>\n

So, what are your thoughts on this? I really would love to hear, this has been the hardest decision of the entire kitchen project.<\/p>\n

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